Ornela MEST 4

Introduction – I agree it makes sense to define the key terms in the introduction. However, I would try and get some context in there too – there’s a real opportunity to discuss how feminist texts are all the more relevant in a world of Trump, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations, #metoo social media campaigns etc. Make sure you lay out your argument, introduce your primary text and any secondary/historical texts. 250 words. Section 1 – this section seems to drift to race… I’m not sure that you have enough words for this investigation to move beyond gender? I wonder whether starting with a few good paragraphs on the Handmaid’s Tale would be a better way to go. Textual analysis, context, theory etc. 500+ words. Section 2 – Argument against the Handmaid’s Tale being feminist. This should follow on from previous section. 400 words. Section 3 – other historical/secondary texts. This is where things get tricky – you need to decide which direction you want to take the essay

To what extent do media products such as "The Handmaid's Tale" reflect modern feminism today? Introduction What is feminism? How is  feminism relevant today? Is The Handmaid's Tale a feminist series? Feminism is " t he advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes" Stereotypes of feminism in the 19th century:  Theories/ Key Words to use in the essay Mulvey - Male gaze/ Female gaze? Dominate ideologies Patriarchy Reinforcing stereotypes Primary audience - females  Dominate Representation Relevant examples Ownership and control Gender and ethnicity Postmodernism and critiques Section 1-  Hi storical text - Children of Men (2006) "I can't really remember when I last had any hope, and I certainly can't remember when anyone else did either. Because really, since women stopped being able to have babies, what's left to hope for? " Context:  -Ho